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FP&A Manager My client requires a commercially minded FP&A Manager to join their growing, privately backed services business. This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who enjoys working close to the action, partnering with non‑finance stakeholders and helping the business make better decisions through insight rather than reporting for reporting's sake. This is not a highly structured, transactional finance role. It's designed for someone who thrives in an SME environment, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is happy to roll up their sleeves in a lean, collaborative team. The Role You will act as a trusted finance partner to sales and operations, helping translate financial data into meaningful commercial insight. While budgeting and forecasting are part of the role, the primary focus is on business partnering, performance analysis, and decision support. Key elements include: • Partnering with operational and commercial teams to understand performance, challenge assumptions, and influence outcomes, • Turning complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight, • Producing and improving management information, KPIs, and analysis to support decision-making, • Supporting revenue recognition, reporting improvements, and cover within the team as needed, • Contributing to ad‑hoc projects, process improvements, and future system evaluations About You This role will suit someone who: • Has strong commercial acumen and instinct, not just technical finance skills, • Comes from an SME or scale‑up background, where flexibility and initiative are essential, • Is an experienced finance business partner who enjoys working cross‑functionally, • Can analyse ambiguous problems and explain the "so what," not just the numbers, • Is confident engaging with non‑finance stakeholders and influencing conversations, • Is practical, curious, and comfortable in an unstructured, fast‑moving environment Working Style The role is primarily office‑based to encourage strong collaboration and effective business partnering. Some limited home working flexibility is available, but this position is best suited to someone who values face‑to‑face engagement with the business. Why Apply? • High visibility role with real influence on business decisions, • Broad scope and autonomy in a growing organisation, • Opportunity to shape reporting, insight, and ways of working At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Cash Allocations & Account Reconciliations Assistant Salary: £30,000 + 25 days holiday + pension Location: Reading Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time Office Attendance: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home About our client Our client is a multi-site UK business, who operate in the IT sector and for their growing finance team, we are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Cash Allocations & Bank Reconciliations Assistant to join our client's friendly finance team in Reading, supporting the Credit Control function and helping ensure accurate and timely allocation of incoming payments. The Role Reporting into the Finance Team / Credit Control Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate customer accounts through daily cash allocations and bank reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment. Key Responsibilities • Daily allocation of incoming payments across multiple bank accounts, • Performing regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly, • Supporting the Credit Controllers with account investigations and payment queries, • Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding unidentified receipts, • Monitoring aged receipts and ensuring timely resolution of unallocated cash, • Assisting with month-end finance processes and reporting, • Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails, • Supporting continuous improvements in cash allocation and reconciliation processes, • Previous experience in cash allocations, bank reconciliations, or transactional finance, • Experience supporting Credit Control teams is highly desirable, • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail, • Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems, • Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines, • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, • Competitive salary, • Hybrid working pattern (4 days office-based, 1 day from home), • Supportive and collaborative finance team, • Opportunity to join a growing organisation with long-term career prospects Please do get in touch for further details of this superb finance role. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Centre Experience & Commercial Manager Reading – brand new building by the station Permanent | £40,000–£50,000 + OTE up to £60,000Step into a leadership role where every day blends strategy, service, and sales. This is your chance to run a brand-new, premium workspace destination in the heart of Reading — a hub where energy meets excellence, and customer journeys are as polished as the building itself.The Role:As Centre Experience & Commercial Manager, you’ll own the success of the centre — leading from the front to deliver an exceptional customer journey and outstanding financial results. You’ll be the face and energy of the building: ensuring members, guests and event clients receive a five-star experience while you maximise opportunities for growth across co-working memberships and meeting room sales.This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, visibility, and impact — equal parts hospitality leader, sales strategist, and operational expert.Key Responsibilities • Take full responsibility for the centre’s performance, driving revenue and profitability., • Lead, coach, and motivate your on-site team to deliver exceptional service and memorable experiences., • Build strong relationships with customers and local businesses to grow co-working memberships and event bookings., • Ensure seamless on-boarding and day-to-day operations, from move-ins to facilities and health & safety compliance., • Oversee suppliers, budgets, and reporting with a keen eye for quality and cost efficiency., • Champion the customer journey from day one — onboarding, engagement, and retention., • Champion continuous improvement — always looking for smarter ways to deliver value and elevate standards.About YouThis role suits an engaged, customer-driven manager with commercial savvy and a genuine passion for people. You’ll have a track record of turning enquiries into loyal customers, leading teams that deliver excellence, and taking ownership of results.You’ll bring:, • Proven experience in flexible workspace, hospitality, or events operations., • A commercial mindset — confident with budgets, performance targets, and business development., • Natural leadership with strong communication, motivation, and organisational skills., • Resilience, initiative, and pride in creating great places to work and collaborate.What’s on Offer, • £40,000–£50,000 base + OTE of £60,000, • Modern, high-spec centre just moments from Reading Station, • Full training and professional development, • Dynamic, high-tech centre in a brand-new Reading development, • Generous benefits and ongoing professional developmentJoin a workspace that redefines how people connect, collaborate, and create — and be the person who makes it all happen.Customer experience meets commercial leadership. This is your platform to shine.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. Join Our Learning Development Team! Are you ready to design impactful and innovative learning solutions that drive business success? Then look no further! Our Audit Stream L&D Team is looking for a manager-level designer to join our development team to support the design, curation and creation of varied content across our growing audit curriculum. Your Role: * Content Creation and Innovation: Design and curate both technical and non-technical learning content that meets business objectives and learner needs in an impactful, innovative and engaging way. Integrate the latest design thinking, technology and innovation into learning solutions to support high-quality, effective outcomes. * Quality Assurance: Review and ensure the quality and consistency of content developed by team members, ensuring learning outcomes are achieved and learning effectiveness optimised. Leverage practising audit experience and detailed understanding of accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning. * Programme Support: Collaborate with SMEs to translate business needs into effective learning objectives and interventions. Support delivery of programmes with onsite programme management and/or facilitation support when needed. Assist the Faculty team with the briefing and training of facilitators to equip them to delivery learning content for our people. * Team Development: Coach and upskill junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. * Strategic Initiatives: Support broader activities across L&D such as the Learning Library and Learning Culture programmes. Skills & Experience: * Qualified accountant with practical experience on external audits. * Experienced manager (or equivalent) with proven experience in programme development, including audit-technical content – a minimum of 2 years’ experience is expected for this role. Solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct needed. Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage, but experience will be considered as a suitable proxy here. * Understanding of the latest design thinking, innovation, tools and technology to support programme development, data analytics / evidence-based analysis. * Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills. Teamworking and collaboration will be key, as well as an ability to work independently * Experience with behavioural change and cultural programmes is a plus. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Focus on excellence, quality and outputs. This is a flexible UK-based role but some travel to London, where the team is based, and other locations will be required. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Every pound we invest matters. That’s why this role sits at the heart of how we plan, track and challenge capital investment across Waste & Bioresources. As a TOTEX Programme Senior Analyst,You’ll provide insight, control and assurance across our Directly Managed Capital programme, helping us balance cost, risk and delivery while supporting better outcomes for customers and the environment.You’ll work closely with operational, finance and business partners, translating complex data into clear insight, identifying risks early and supporting informed decision-making. It’s a role with real visibility, variety and the chance to influence how large-scale investment is delivered.Base Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court, RG1 8DBWorking Pattern: Monday - Friday, 36 Hours per week.What you’ll be doing as a TOTEX Programme Senior Analyst?As a TOTEX Programme Senior analyst, you’ll support the management and performance of the Waste & Bioresources Directly Managed Capital programme, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality. You’ll: • Provide financial insight, reporting and assurance across the capital programme, including capital and operational efficiencies, • Track programme performance against agreed targets and support performance reporting into governance forums, • Identify key risks across the programme and support the development and monitoring of mitigation plans, • Partner with operational and business stakeholders to challenge assumptions, balance priorities and support delivery, • Monitor, track and analyse programme financials, benefits and outputs, ensuring data is accurate and meaningful, • Build strong working relationships across finance, operations and delivery teamsThe essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is:, • Demonstrable experience in finance partnering, programme support or business analysis within a complex organisation, • Strong financial and commercial understanding, with the ability to analyse data and provide clear insight, • Experience using enterprise financial systems, such as SAP, • Proven ability to manage priorities, assess risk and support delivery across multiple workstreams, • Confident communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholdersAdditional skills and experiences would be great to have:, • A finance, business or programme management qualification, or equivalent experience, • Experience supporting capital investment or infrastructure programmes, • Knowledge of programme or project management frameworksWhat's in it for you?, • Offering a salary from £53,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience., • Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays), • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution., • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year., • Access to Physiotherapy treatment if you have musculoskeletal complaints whether work-related or not., • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing including We care with access to 24-hour GP hotline.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)Who are we?We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Accounts Semi-Senior wanted for leading independent accountancy practice in Reading Accounts Semi-Senior - Independent Accountancy PracticeReading Permanent, Full-Time Our client, a long-established and growing independent firm of chartered accountants, supports a wide range of SME, owner-managed, and regulated organisations across sectors including professional services, property, construction, technology, not-for-profit, and retail. Due to sustained business growth and increasing client demand, they are seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their expanding team. Role Overview Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting assignments, including: • Preparing financial accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships across a variety of industries, • Completing monthly and quarterly management accounts, including VAT returns, • Assisting with larger and more complex accounting assignments, • Preparing corporation tax computations and returns, • Liaising with clients, partners, and internal teams to progress work and resolve queries, • Building strong relationships with clients through effective stakeholder management, • Contributing to team success by motivating, supporting, and helping to supervise junior colleagues, • Developing your technical knowledge and skills through self-study and participation in the firm’s training programme, • Supporting managers and partners with ad-hoc project work, as requiredSkills & Experience, • AAT qualified or qualified by experience, • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice handling similar assignments, • A proactive, hands-on approach with willingness to “go the extra mile”, • Experience working with SME/owner-managed businesses, • Strong team player with a collaborative approach, • Good written and verbal communication skills 4774446

Transfer Pricing Senior Manager job ACA CTA Reading Berkshire Your new company My client is seeking an experienced and strategic Transfer Pricing Senior Manager to lead global transfer pricing operations, ensure compliance with international regulations, and partner with senior leadership to support cross-border business initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels at navigating complex tax environments, leading high-performing teams, and shaping robust transfer pricing strategies in a multinational organisation. Flexible with hybrid working, 2 days in the office on the outskirts of Reading. Your new role You will: • Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s global transfer pricing strategy in alignment with business goals., • Advise executive leadership on tax-efficient business models, supply chain structures, and intercompany financing., • Assess and refine transfer pricing methodologies to ensure alignment with OECD guidelines and local regulations., • Oversee the preparation and review of all transfer pricing documentation, including Master File, Local Files, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR)., • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions., • Manage responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, and risk assessments., • Lead complex financial modelling and benchmarking analyses to support intercompany pricing decisions., • Analyse business performance, forecast margin impacts, and evaluate operational changes for transfer pricing implications., • Partner with FP&A and accounting teams to ensure accurate implementation of policies in actuals and budgets., • Collaborate with tax, finance, legal, supply chain, and commercial teams across regions to support business initiatives., • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on transfer pricing principles and compliance requirements., • Present strategies, risks, and opportunities to senior management and the board as needed., • Lead and mentor a team of transfer pricing professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables and continuous development., • Manage external advisors, ensuring efficient and cost-effective project execution., • Monitor global tax developments, including OECD BEPS updates, digital tax initiatives, and local law changes., • Evaluate and mitigate transfer pricing risks, designing controls and governance frameworks to ensure compliance. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accounting or tax professional, CTA or ACA qualified or equivalent. 8+ years of transfer pricing or international tax experience, ideally in a multinational corporation or Big Four environment. Proven track record of leading complex projects and managing global stakeholders. Experience with OECD guidelines, BEPS requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to £120,0000 plus bonus and benefits. Flexible working options available with hybrid working of two days in the office What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now on 01256633150 If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4785746

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a complex portfolio of engineering programmes within a high-performance, technology-driven environment. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for delivering a mix of development and production programmes across the full lifecycle, spanning design, build, integration, and international delivery. You will play a key role in driving execution, strengthening customer relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Reporting to the Programme Director, you will take full ownership of a portfolio of programmes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT), working closely with engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain functions to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead and govern a portfolio of programmes, ensuring delivery against schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements, • Act as the primary interface for customers, stakeholders, and partners, managing relationships and expectations, • Own planning, scheduling, scope, change control, and resource allocation across multiple programmes, • Manage risks, issues, and opportunities, driving resolution and continuous improvement, • Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, • Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards, maintaining audit readiness, • Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, removing blockers and aligning priorities, • Support business development and bid activities, ensuring deliverable and commercially sound proposals, • Maintain accountability for site health, safety, and operational compliance Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience managing complex engineering programmes or portfolios, • Strong background in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries, • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments, • Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness, • Recognised project/programme management qualification, • Strong experience with international customers and partners, • Track record of delivering within a continuous improvement environment, • Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally What’s on Offer • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • 37.5-hour working week with early finish on Fridays, • 28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, • Option to purchase additional leave, • Competitive pension with employer contributions, • Private medical insurance and income protection, • Life assurance and employee assistance programme, • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, • Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits platform, • Ongoing learning and development opportunities, • Regular social and team activities Additional Information Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance, including meeting residency requirements. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and deliver complex, international engineering programmes. You will be at the forefront of programme execution, driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across a diverse and highly skilled organisation.

Commercial Manager (PR/007222) Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3-4 days per week) Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially astute Commercial Manager to support the management of a major UK client engagement. This role will play a key part in ensuring strong financial control, accurate billing, and effective contract management, working closely with internal teams and vendors. You will be part of a wider commercial function, collaborating with Finance, Account, and Delivery teams to ensure smooth day-to-day commercial operations. Key Responsibilities Contract & Commercial Management • Support the management of client contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, • Review and manage contractual documentation and commercial frameworks, • Manage quarterly purchase orders (POs) and track associated spend, • Oversee invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, • Reconcile billed vs. unbilled items and investigate discrepancies, • Work closely with vendor managers to ensure alignment on costs and services, • Liaise with Finance, Account, and Delivery teams to maintain accurate financial reporting, • Provide regular reporting on commercial performance, billing status, and financial metrics, • Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement within commercial processes Key Requirements • Proven experience in a commercial, finance, or contract management role, • Strong understanding of invoicing, purchase orders, and financial reconciliation, • Experience supporting cash collection and working capital management, • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across different functions, • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment If this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch with Abigail at

Project Manager - Berkshire Project Manager - BerkshireSalary: £62,000 - £74,000 + Car Allowance Location: Berkshire Sector: Education | Commercial | Leisure | Healthcare | IndustrialType: New Build & Refurbishment Projects (Value: £2m-£8m+) About the RoleWe are working in partnership with a well-established regional building contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead a variety of new build and refurbishment schemes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding counties. Projects typically range between £2 Million and £8 Million, spanning a diverse portfolio of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and industrial. You will take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safe delivery, technical excellence, and strong commercial outcomes.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong regional presence, a healthy pipeline of work, and a supportive senior leadership team. Project Delivery • Lead projects through all phases: pre-construction, delivery, and handover., • Coordinate design consultants and ensure technical information is managed effectively., • Oversee daily site operations, ensuring programme, cost, and quality standards are met., • Act as the principal point of contact for clients throughout the project duration.Commercial & Contract Management, • Take responsibility for project budgets, cost reporting, and contractual obligations., • Work closely with commercial teams to ensure projects achieve agreed financial targets., • Manage risk, identify issues early, and implement mitigation strategies.Leadership & Team Development, • Provide clear leadership to site teams, subcontractors, and consultants., • Promote a proactive and collaborative site culture, with a strong focus on safety., • Mentor and support junior team members as part of wider team development.What We’re Looking For, • Proven experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects for a main contractor., • Strong understanding of sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, or industrial., • Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to drive project performance., • Commercially aware, with experience of JCT or NEC forms of contract., • Capable of leading projects of varying complexity and value., • Relevant construction-related degree or professional qualificationSalary & Benefits, • £68,000 - £72,000 (experience dependent), • Car allowance, • Annual performance bonus, • Company pension scheme, • Private healthcare

Global business is looking for a Financial Analyst to manage month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Your new company A market leading business operating in a global market is looking for an Interim Financial Analyst to support the finance team during a period of change. Your new role The Financial Analyst will be responsible for month-end reporting of a number of financial metrics, reporting budgets and forecasts to the Group, and will also liaise with budget holders to provide monthly reviews. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have experience of monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and will be able to demonstrate where they have liaised with budget holders to review the numbers. They will also be comfortable with the "hands-on" reporting as this will be part of a small team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4768593

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Finance Group Job Description: Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. This role for someone with strong commercial savvy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to co-create solutions to category challenges while cultivating partner relationships and developing insights into supply markets, including emerging technologies and progressives. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner – Digital to join the Castrol Finance team and play a key role in shaping how digital investments bring value for the business. This is a senior individual‑contributor role, offering high visibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior Digital and Finance leaders during an important period of change and transformation. As a trusted advisor, you will partner with Digital leadership to support strategic decision‑making, strengthen financial rigor, and ensure digital spend is aligned to Castrol’s business priorities. You will translate complex financial information into clear, practical insight that supports both operational and long‑term outcomes. This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership. * Act as a strategic finance partner to the Digital leadership team, including the CIO. * Provide insight on digital financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommendations. * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and multi‑year planning for the Digital function. * Develop and review robust financial models, investment cases, and scenario analysis. * Monitor and govern digital Opex, Capex and Revex, including cloud, software, infrastructure and major programmes. * Support cost transparency, optimisation initiatives, and value‑for‑money discussions. * Deliver clear management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to support data‑driven decisions. * Provide financial support to digital projects and portfolios, including ROI analysis and post‑investment reviews. * A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Business Management (desirable), alongside a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). * Strong FP&A capability, including budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, scenario analysis, and advanced financial modelling. * Proven experience analysing complex datasets and translating them into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non‑finance audiences. * Experience working with digital and technology cost drivers, including cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, vendor contracts, and digital portfolios. * Advanced Excel expertise and strong capability with data and visualisation tools such as Power BI. * Demonstrated ability to build robust investment and arguments with clear assumptions, risks, and benefits. * Solid understanding of financial controls, risk management, accounting standards, and internal reporting requirements, with sound professional judgement balancing governance and commercial enablement. * Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and present effectively to senior digital and business leaders. * A collaborative, inclusive approach with proven ability to build trusted relationships across finance, digital, procurement, and external partners. * Self‑starter comfortable operating independently, leading cross‑functional initiatives without formal authority, and performing effectively in fast‑paced, global, and evolving environments. Experience of digital‑led transformation or IT operating models is advantageous but not essential. Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 4 more} Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. 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Commercial Director (PR/007221) Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3-4 days per week) Salary: Competitive Salary Overview We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead and oversee commercial operations across a major UK client engagement. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing commercial governance, financial performance, and operational structure, while leading a distributed team across the UK and India. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale commercial frameworks within a growing account, with scope to expand as additional business is secured. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Governance • Own and manage the end-to-end commercial function for a large client engagement, • Establish and optimise commercial structures, processes, and controls for transactions, • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, • Manage invoicing processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness, • Lead, develop, and manage a team of 10–16 professionals across the UK and India, • Oversee a mix of vendor managers, budgeting analysts, invoicing specialists, and allocation resources, • Act as the primary escalation point for commercial issues and conflict resolution, • Work closely with Finance, Account, and Delivery teams to ensure alignment and successful execution, • Lead change management initiatives relating to commercial processes and structures, • Adapt and evolve the commercial function as the scope of work grows and new contracts are onboarded Key Requirements • Proven experience in a senior commercial or finance leadership role within IT services, telecoms, or outsourcing environments, • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and commercial governance, • Experience managing distributed/global teams, • Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills, • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment If this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch with Abigail at

Job Title: Billing Representative Location: Reading, United Kingdom (Office-Based) Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract About the Role: Reporting to the Billing Operations Manager, the Billing Representative plays a key role in driving billing excellence within the Order-to-Cash function. This position focuses on enabling efficient payments across multiple third-party portals (such as Ariba, Tungsten, Coupa, and others), while ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience. You’ll bring strong billing expertise, process improvement skills, and stakeholder management capabilities to support internal teams and customers. This role also contributes to automation initiatives and plays an active part in improving billing systems and processes. Key Responsibilities: • Manage customer requests related to billing portals, including vendor onboarding, information requests, and portal trading relationships, • Refine and document end-to-end processes, identifying efficiencies and partnering with IT on system improvements, • Drive process automation initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Deal Desk, Finance, GIS) to ensure accurate and timely billing records, • Handle portal-related escalations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, • Partner with Sales and Collections to resolve billing issues and support account reconciliations, • Manage customer inquiries related to billing processes, controls, and policies, • Ensure adherence to internal invoicing controls and policies, • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on billing processes, including support for integrations and projects, • Provide backup support to the Billing Operations Manager and handle complex billing scenarios What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a software billing or Order-to-Cash environment (high-tech or software industry preferred), • Strong experience working with third-party billing portals such as Ariba, Tungsten, Coupa, Taulia, • Advanced reporting and analytical skills (Excel, Macros, Power BI, databases), • Deep understanding of invoicing, collections, and billing best practices, • Ability to interpret contracts and understand their impact on billing and cash collection timelines, • Strong problem-solving mindset with a customer-first approach, • Experience working across multiple business lines (e.g., Professional Services, Cloud, Software Licensing), • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership, • Proven ability to mentor, train, and support team members, • Strong ownership mentality with the ability to work independently on complex tasks, • High attention to detail and ability to meet tight financial deadlines This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex billing processes in a fast-paced, global environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, influence process improvements, and play a key role in delivering operational excellence over the course of this 12-month contract.

Company Description Urban Science specializes in addressing complex market challenges in the automotive industry using a scientific and data-driven approach. As a trusted provider to every major automaker globally, we discover innovative solutions, turning chaos into actionable insights that ensure clarity, success, and growth. Our team of curious and creative professionals is committed to driving results that help clients achieve better targeting, increased sales, greater market share, and higher revenues. At Urban Science, we believe the toughest problems demand the brightest minds, and we bring our expertise to deliver clear and impactful solutions. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid Business Management Analyst role located at our UK, Reading office. The Business Management Analyst will support organizational decision-making through data analysis, business performance evaluation, and process optimization. Responsibilities include analyzing financial and business data, developing actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging analytical tools to improve business outcomes. The analyst will assist in formulating strategies that enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational objectives. Some of the essential duties of this role include: • Tracks, processes, analyzes and verifies operative and financial data related to Dealer network performance metrics, and organizing Dealer visits based on results, • Provide remote and direct support to Dealer Network within project assignment, • Adapt client´s Business Plan to our system and support Dealers for Business plan implementation, • Present regularly at all levels Business Management and KPI´s results, suggesting actions of improvement, • Provide training to the Dealer Network on the use of our internal software, data quality improvement, map charts, and assist on the analysis of their KPI´s performance data, • Serves as a contact for, develops relationships with the client to assist in effectively responding to requests and inquiries, • With limited guidance, plans, organizes, develops, and requests on time, adhering to client requested specifications Examples of the type of financial data analysis carried out within the role: Using Composite reporting tools provide insight into: • Dealer profitability, • Risk of dealer insolvency, • Margin performance by model, • Customer behaviour and discounting, • Opportunities for OEM incentives or bonus support Monthly dealer data submission process requires robust data validation Benchmark creation Benchmarks and insights are published to both OEMs and dealers for: • KPIs, • Performance monitoring, • Strategy development, • Network health assessment Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, • Excellent Communication skills to present findings and collaborate effectively with diverse teams, • Proficiency in Business Management and Business Analysis for process optimization and strategic planning, • Finance knowledge to analyze budgets, forecasts, and profitability is required (Accountancy qualification), • Proven ability to work in both independent and team environments, • Proficiency in data analysis software and tools is a strong advantage Experience in automotive sector • Global automotive retail network knowledge desired • Another European language would be a plus The successful candidate will be a flexible team player comfortable both in technically and client-focused environments. Benefits Include: Competitive Salary| Career Development | Training | Private Medical Insurance | Life and Disability Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | IT discounts

HEOR Project Manager – Contract Opportunity - 12 months We’re looking for an experienced HEOR Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) and Real‑World Evidence (RWE) initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced pharmaceutical environment and enjoys driving operational excellence across complex, cross‑functional projects. What You’ll Do • Lead end‑to‑end project management across multiple HEOR/RWE initiatives, • Manage third‑party vendors, including onboarding, contracting, and invoicing, • Oversee timelines, budgets, risks, and change controls across a diverse project portfolio, • Partner closely with scientific teams, business units, procurement, and external collaborators, • Support RFP development, proposal review, and portfolio planning, • Ensure data accuracy, process compliance, and high‑quality project documentation, • Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance project workflows, reporting, and risk identification What We’re Looking For Project Management Experience • 5+ years of project management experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare, • Experience managing complex portfolios and external vendors, • Familiarity with HEOR study types (observational studies, SLRs, modeling, PROs), • Understanding of pharma planning cycles, procurement, and contracting, • Strong stakeholder management across scientific and business teams, • Excellent communication, organization, and operational leadership, • Proficiency with PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, etc.), • Experience using AI‑enabled tools for scheduling, reporting, or risk analytics, • Familiarity with automation in PM workflows (invoicing, dashboards, milestone tracking), • PMP, PgMP, or similar certification, • Experience in a matrixed pharmaceutical organization

About the job Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, lending, and digital sectors. We specialise in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. We are partnering with a large and well established financial services organisation based in the Thames Valley who are looking for a Pricing Manager to join their team. The business is on a journey to become more data driven, looking to ensure that the business makes the right commercial decisions based on real data. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and own the enterprise - wide pricing strategy across retail and digital channels, • Lead policy -setting for pricing tests, commercial trials, and elasticity modelling, • Manage margin modelling, margin support frameworks, and revenue distribution across channels, • Own channel product distribution strategy and pricing architecture, • Conduct and maintain competitor monitoring and market intelligence processes, • Lead product and channel pricing modelling and scenario analysis to support business decisions, • Manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) modelling for pricing -related revenue lines, • Ensure all pricing activity is compliant with FCA Consumer Duty fair value requirements, • Provide pricing expertise and modelling support to product commercial, and finance stakeholders, • Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, legal, finance, and external vendors to ensure all business requirements are clearly communicated and understood., • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and organizational compliance standards throughout the procurement process. Essential skills/experience • Expert - level understanding of pricing strategy, yield management, and revenue optimisation, • Strong analytical skills in building pricing models, elasticity analyses, and margin scenarios, • Experience designing and executing pricing tests and evaluating commercial outcomes, • Knowledge of distribution economics and commercial structures across retail, digital, and agency channels, • Ability to model and optimise the economics of multi - channel distribution arrangements, • Understanding of franchise -style distribution economics is advantageous, • Advanced proficiency in Data Modelling, Python, R, SQL,, • Excel financial modelling, scenario analysis, and data visualisation, • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) for pricing and revenue reporting, • Ability to translate complex pricing models into clear commercial recommendations You must have full right to work in the UK This role is hybrid working and would require 2-3 days pw in their offices Northreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with business that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.

Business Analyst – eInvoicing Compliance Duration: Initial 3 Months Location: UK or Ireland (occasional travel to Reading or Dublin) Contract Type: Day Rate (Inside IR35 if UK based) Primark is delivering a major EU‑wide eInvoicing compliance programme, driven by new 2025 digital reporting regulations. We’re now seeking an experienced Business Analyst with hands‑on eInvoicing expertise to document end‑to‑end AP and AR process flows across eight countries and provide clarity on how our new black‑box integrations operate. This is a fast‑paced, business‑critical role working with Tax, Finance, Technology, and our implementation partner. What You’ll Do • Lead documentation of AP and AR process flows across multiple EU markets, • Provide visibility into how eInvoicing integrations operate and how regional differences are handled, • Work closely with AP, AR, Tax, Finance, and technical teams to capture end‑to‑end processes, • Facilitate requirements gathering and translate them into clear, structured artefacts, • Challenge assumptions and ensure requirements are fully understood and validated, • Support handover into BAU with complete, accurate documentation, • Engage in technical discussions and collaborate with multiple 3rd‑party partners What You’ll Bring • Proven experience with eInvoicing compliance (e.g., Peppol, VIDA, FA3), • Strong background in AP/AR processes and tax‑related workflows, • Excellent process‑mapping and documentation skills, • Ability to work across complex technical and regulatory landscapes, • Strong stakeholder engagement across Tax, Finance, and Technology, • Detail‑driven, organised, and comfortable working at pace, • Experience working with multiple vendors and implementation partners Why This Role Matters This programme is mandatory, high‑risk, and time‑sensitive. Your work will ensure Primark meets strict EU digital reporting obligations and avoids financial penalties while giving the business clarity on how new automated processes operate.

Business Analyst – eInvoicing Compliance Duration: Initial 3 Months Location: UK or Ireland (occasional travel to Reading or Dublin) Contract Type: Day Rate (Inside IR35 if UK based) Primark is delivering a major EU‑wide eInvoicing compliance programme, driven by new 2025 digital reporting regulations. We’re now seeking an experienced Business Analyst with hands‑on eInvoicing expertise to document end‑to‑end AP and AR process flows across eight countries and provide clarity on how our new black‑box integrations operate. This is a fast‑paced, business‑critical role working with Tax, Finance, Technology, and our implementation partner. What You’ll Do • Lead documentation of AP and AR process flows across multiple EU markets, • Provide visibility into how eInvoicing integrations operate and how regional differences are handled, • Work closely with AP, AR, Tax, Finance, and technical teams to capture end‑to‑end processes, • Facilitate requirements gathering and translate them into clear, structured artefacts, • Challenge assumptions and ensure requirements are fully understood and validated, • Support handover into BAU with complete, accurate documentation, • Engage in technical discussions and collaborate with multiple 3rd‑party partners What You’ll Bring • Proven experience with eInvoicing compliance (e.g., Peppol, VIDA, FA3), • Strong background in AP/AR processes and tax‑related workflows, • Excellent process‑mapping and documentation skills, • Ability to work across complex technical and regulatory landscapes, • Strong stakeholder engagement across Tax, Finance, and Technology, • Detail‑driven, organised, and comfortable working at pace, • Experience working with multiple vendors and implementation partners Why This Role Matters This programme is mandatory, high‑risk, and time‑sensitive. Your work will ensure Primark meets strict EU digital reporting obligations and avoids financial penalties while giving the business clarity on how new automated processes operate.

About us Founded in 2008, CitNOW is an innovative, enterprise-level software product suite that allows automotive dealerships globally to sell more vehicles and parts more profitably. CitNOW’s app-based platform provides a secure, brand-compliant solution – for dealers to build trust, transparency and long-lasting relationships. CitNOW Group was formed in 2021 to unite a portfolio of 12 global software companies leveraging innovation to aid retailers and manufacturers in delivering an outstanding customer experience. We have over 300 employees worldwide who all contribute to our vision to provide market-leading automotive solutions to drive efficiencies, seamlessly transforming every customer moment. The CitNOW Group is no ordinary technology company, we live a series of One Team values and this guiding principle forms the foundation of CitNOW Group’s award winning, collaborative and inclusive culture. About the role: The Junior Data Analyst will play a key role in supporting the FP&A team by providing high‑quality data analysis, reporting and insights to help drive informed decision‑making across the business. The role involves hands‑on work with data, including using SQL to extract, transform and analyse datasets from multiple systems, building and maintaining Power BI reports and ensuring data is structured, accurate and suitable for analytical use. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, evolving commercial priorities and value‑creation initiatives. This role suits someone with strong technical curiosity who enjoys solving problems through data, tooling and experimentation. Key responsibilities include: Data Management & Analysis • Write and maintain SQL queries to extract, transform and analyse data from multiple internal systems, • Build and maintain structured data models to support reliable reporting and downstream analysis, • Perform trend, variance, and root‑cause analysis to identify drivers of performance and emerging risks or opportunities Reporting & Business Insights • Support creation and ongoing maintenance of performance dashboards, • Develop automated reports and visualisations that improve reporting efficiency and insight quality, • Provide ad‑hoc analysis across KPIs to support operational and commercial decision making FP&A Support • Assist with budgeting and forecasting and periodic re-forecasts, • Maintain and update financial models to support planning and performance tracking, • Support scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess the financial impact of key assumptions and business decisions, • Help validate and translate Finance team requirements to Business Systems team Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data quality, • Standardise data definitions and templates to ensure consistency, • Support the implementation of new analytics tools and processes We're looking for: • A relevant degree (or equivalent) in data, analytics, mathematics, economics, finance or a related field, • A strong analytical mindset, with proficiency in Excel and experience SQL or Python to interpret and work confidently with datasets, • Proactive and curious, with a naturally inquisitive approach to data and a commercial mindset that helps translate analysis into meaningful business insight, • Highly organised and detail‑focused, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work accurately while handling multiple requests, • A collaborative team player, comfortable working closely with colleagues across FP&A, Finance and the wider business Desirable experience: • Experience using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or QuickSight, alongside exposure to FP&A or financial reporting, • Experience working in a high‑growth or fast‑moving environment In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package is second to none. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our people strategy, with a number of innovative wellness initiatives such as flexi-time, where employees can vary their start and finish times within our core business hours and/or extend their lunch break by up to 2 hours per day. Employees also benefit from an additional two half days paid leave per year to focus on their personal wellbeing. We recognise the development of our people is vital to the ongoing success of the business and proudly promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, along with opportunities to develop and progress a successful career with us. The CitNOW Group is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity across our international teams. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s individuality is valued. View our candidate privacy policy here - CitNOW-Group-Candidate-Privacy-Policy.pdf (citnowgroup.com)

A growing, specialist sustainability consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to be based from their Reading office, working on a hybrid basis. Reporting into the Director you will be working directly with clients across several sectors, developing and delivering sustainability strategy and sustainability projects. You will oversee entire client accounts, manage workflows, deliver projects, manage juniors and build relationships with clients. Duties will include: • Operate on a strategic level, guiding clients through sustainability planning and implementation to embed sustainable principles., • Lead the delivery of sustainability projects, utilising project teams and developing ESG roadmaps., • Undertake stakeholder engagement programmes and develop materiality assessments., • Lead on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget., • Stakeholder management, including C-Suite., • Supporting business development by delivering pitches, supporting marketing with research and attending conferences. Candidates MUST have: • Good track record with sustainability, either at a consultancy; OR in-house corporate sustainability department with a focus on sustainability strategy and sustainability projects., • Good client facing skills, including presenting and stakeholder management., • Experience leading small teams, in a project delivery or line management capacity., • Good experience of ESG reporting, sustainability frameworks and regulations, such as CSRD, CFD and ISSB., • Confident at liaising with senior management and influencing clients., • Strong auditing, gap analysis and reporting skills. Desirable are: • Experience of climate risk, biodiversity and / or human capital., • Good understating of SBTi, measuring and managing both environmental and social impacts., • Line management experience, • Business development skills, upselling relationships and organically growing accounts. You will join a purpose led business that offers great training, significant career progression and is looking to deliver a unique and first-class service. The successful candidate will receive a salary of up to £60,000 basic based on skills, good bonus, pension and benefits. Key words: Sustainability Consultant, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Sustainability strategy, ESG Reporting, Sustainability frameworks, senior stakeholder management, sustainability projects, CSRD, CFD, ISSB, TCFD, climate risk, Reading, Bracknell, Winnersh, Wokingham, Thames Valley, Berkshire, climate related financial disclosures, ESG Roadmaps, net zero carbon principles, SBTi, Senior Consultant.

Regional Operations Manager Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Paid Mileage + Bonus Location: M3/M4 Corridor (Basingstoke, Ascot, Wembley, Bournemouth) Contract: Monday- Friday, 40 Hours per week Reporting to: Regional Operations Director The Opportunity Our client is a market-leading and rapidly growing contract catering specialist within the education sector. Known for bridging the gap between high-street food trends and school dining, they create exciting, creative, and nutritious food experiences for children across the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a driven Regional Operations Manager to lead their South East portfolio. This is a high-level leadership role designed for an expert operator who can manage multiple Operations Managers, maintain exceptional client relationships, and drive commercial performance across a diverse region. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership: Oversee and guide a team of Operations Managers to ensure full compliance with contractual specifications. You will be responsible for ensuring services consistently meet or exceed client and company standards., • Financial Management: Collaborate with senior leadership to set financial and commercial targets. You will analyse regional performance against budgets and implement actionable solutions for any variances., • Operational Compliance: Track and manage regional adherence to the company’s Business Management Systems, ensuring all QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) standards are rigorously maintained., • Team Development: Lead, coach, and assess direct-report managers using formal appraisal processes to drive professional growth and high-performance results., • Business Growth: Actively contribute to the sales and retention process, assisting with bid preparations and high-stakes presentations to secure and maintain contracts., • Client Excellence: Act as a senior point of contact for clients, managing expectations and building trusted, long-term partnerships. The Ideal Profile • Industry Background: Currently operating in a multi-site leadership role within the hospitality or contract catering sector (Education catering experience is desirable)., • Proven Leadership: A skilled coach who can instil a passion for high standards in their team and foster a collaborative, results-driven environment., • Commercial Acumen: Deep experience in P&L management, budgetary control, and identifying opportunities for service enhancements to protect margins., • Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to lead high-level client meetings and manage complex challenges with a solution-focused mindset., • Organisational Skills: Proactive, IT-literate, and comfortable working independently across a large geographical area. What’s On Offer • Financials: Competitive salary up to £65k + Car Allowance + Paid Mileage + Performance Bonus., • Security: Company Pension, Private Healthcare, and Life Insurance., • Work-Life Balance: 5 weeks annual leave plus a day off for your birthday., • Career Trajectory: Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent businesses with "no ceiling" on career progression and access to fantastic learning and development programmes. Note: As this role involves working within the education sector, an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.

Technical Project Manager – eInvoicing Compliance (Contract) Duration: Initial 6 Months with likely extension Location: UK or Ireland (occasional travel to Reading or Dublin) Contract Type: Day Rate (Inside IR35 if UK based) Primark is delivering a major compliance programme to meet new EU eInvoicing and digital reporting regulations coming into force from 2025 onwards. We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead this high‑priority delivery and ensure we meet strict regulatory deadlines across multiple countries. This is a critical role with significant visibility, working across Tax, Finance, Technology, Engineering, and external partners. The Opportunity You will lead the implementation of a new eInvoicing and digital tax reporting solution, replacing bespoke country integrations with a universal, scalable model. The project is funded, in flight, and currently focused on Poland and France - experience in these jurisdictions is highly desirable. What You’ll Do • Lead the full project lifecycle from implementation through post‑go‑live support, • Drive delivery against aggressive regulatory timelines, • Manage multiple 3rd‑party partners and implementation teams, • Act as the bridge between Tax, Finance, Technology, and external fiscal advisors, • Run technical discussions and challenge requirements where needed, • Oversee cutover planning, AIS, and post‑go‑live triage, • Monitor progress, manage risks, and maintain clear reporting to senior stakeholders, • Ensure governance gates, compliance steps, and audit requirements are met, • Establish project cadence, communication plans, and cross‑functional alignment What You’ll Bring • Proven experience delivering eInvoicing compliance projects (e.g., Peppol, SAF-T, RTIR, VIDA, SII), • Strong knowledge of Poland and France digital tax requirements, • Experience managing complex, cross‑functional technical projects, • Ability to lead technical conversations and challenge assumptions, • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, • Experience with cutover planning, AIS, and portfolio reporting, • Ability to work under pressure and pivot quickly to protect timelines Why This Role Matters This programme is mandatory, high‑risk, and business‑critical. You will play a key role in ensuring Primark meets its legal obligations, avoids financial penalties, and establishes a scalable compliance model for future EU markets.

Commercial Finance Analyst - Reading - £40,000 / £55,000 About the Client A well-established organisation dedicated to fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and continuous improvement are key. The organisation encourages professional growth, offering a supportive culture where employees are empowered to make impactful decisions. About the Job In this role you will play a pivotal part in developing and maintaining complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, including tenders and business expansion projects. You will collaborate across departments, providing financial insights and scenario analysis to inform decision-making at senior levels. Duties will include: • Developing and maintaining advanced Excel-based financial models., • Presenting complex financial data to senior management., • Enhancing financial modelling frameworks and best practices., • Supporting financial reporting of long-term contracts and investment appraisals., • Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial models and reports. About the Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in a finance role with a commercial focus. Advanced proficiency in Excel, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to present complex financial data effectively are essential. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also required. This role does not offer study support for financial qualifications so ideally looking for someone not actively studying / pursuing this. What You Will Receive in Return A hybrid working environment, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and growth-oriented organisation. You will benefit from a culture that values continuous learning, professional development, and open communication. As well as 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, death in Service and pension Scheme.

Project Manager Contract: Healthcare Location: Reading, RG30 4EJ Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) We are seeking a technically strong and delivery-focused Project Manager to oversee a diverse range of Mechanical, Electrical and Building Fabric projects across the Prospect Park Hospital site. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards, while supporting the development of the works pipeline and contributing to business growth. Job Description We are looking for a professional who can manage full project lifecycles, maintain strict compliance with statutory and NHS requirements, and drive high-quality outcomes for our client. You will operate with confidence across surveys, scoping, procurement, financial management and handover, while maintaining robust governance and documentation throughout. Key Responsibilities • Deliver Mechanical, Electrical and Building Fabric projects across the Prospect Park Hospital site., • Manage full project lifecycle including surveys, scoping, procurement, cost plans, delivery, handover and warranty., • Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, ISS procedures, and NHS HTMs., • Manage project financials, budgets, risks, schedules, reporting and P&L., • Liaise with the client on change control, risks, planning, and progress updates., • Produce and maintain governance documentation, quality procedures, and project reporting., • Support the development of the project pipeline and business development activity., • Ensure Health & Safety is embedded throughout all project delivery activities. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications • HNC/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent technical qualification., • Ideally a recognised Project Management qualification., • Strong technical background in engineering or building fabric., • Working knowledge of NHS HTMs, Health & Safety compliance, project roadmaps and planned maintenance., • Ability to read and interpret Autodesk AutoCAD drawings (general awareness)., • Full IT literacy: MS Office, MS Project, spreadsheets and digital reporting tools., • Proven experience delivering projects up to £2m., • Experience within Healthcare, Pharma or Life Sciences environments (highly desirable)., • Experience as a Project Manager within a technical discipline, capable of delivering mechanical or construction projects. Other skills: • Strong stakeholder and people communication skills., • High commercial awareness and financial understanding., • Excellent risk management and change control capabilities., • Customer-focused, professional and standards-driven., • Resilient, decisive and effective under pressure. The Company ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you. Join ISS and be part of something bigger.

Be the decision point. Protect service. Drive accountability. This role sits right at the centre of reactive maintenance — where judgement, insight, and smart systems design combine to protect service levels while driving long-term efficiency. As Reactive Maintenance Lead, you’ll own how reactive tickets are assessed, prioritised, allocated, and increasingly automated. You won’t just keep the system moving—you’ll make it better every day. By applying risk-based decision making, enforcing accountability on warranties and defects, and designing smarter workflows, you’ll help shift work from reactive to planned and reduce unnecessary spend. Why this role matters Reactive maintenance is where cost, customer impact, and operational risk collide. This role ensures the right work goes to the right place, at the right time—for the right reason. Your decisions will protect service today, while your insights will help shape a more resilient, efficient future. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office. What you’ll be here to do: You’ll blend operational leadership with process and automation thinking, acting as the gatekeeper and optimiser of reactive demand. You’ll: Triage, Prioritisation & Allocation • Triage all incoming reactive maintenance tickets, validating prioritisation based on risk, severity, and customer or service impact. blockers, • Control release of low-priority work—using risk judgement, resource availability, and financial limits to protect SLAs and operational capacity., • Allocate work to the right resolving agent— our supplier, remediation teams, managed service providers, specialists, or third parties — based on our obligations and issue type., • Review historic maintenance and capital works to identify applicable warranties, guarantees, and quality defects., • Prevent avoidable reactive spend by routing work back to suppliers under defect liability., • Track recurring defects and escalate to commercial, programme, or shareholder teams to drive accountability and resolution., • Analyse failure trends and recurring issues, feeding insight into Infrastructure Management to influence planned maintenance strategies., • Help shift demand from reactive to planned, improving long-term asset reliability., • Design and refine rules-based logic for automated triage, warranty detection, allocation, and job bundling., • Collaborate with digital teams to implement low-code/no-code workflows., • Monitor and report on KPIs including triage accuracy, rework rates, defect recoveries, automation success, and resolution performance by supplier., • Report the balance of allocated vs. unallocated work to support understanding of asset risk exposure., • Challenge the status quo—bringing external market insight and a “better every day” mindset to drive change. Who we’re looking for: You’re someone who thrives where operations, data, and judgement intersect. You’ll have: • Strong experience in reactive maintenance, service operations, or workflow control within utilities, transport, infrastructure, or similarly complex environments., • Confidence applying risk-based decision making in fast-moving, ambiguous situations., • A solid understanding of contracts, warranties, defect liability, and supplier obligations—and the persistence to enforce them., • Analytical capability—you’re comfortable working with data, trends, and rules logic to inform decisions., • Experience with BMC Remedy, Site Tracker, or similar tools., • IAM awareness, • Experience in a joint venture environment., • ITIL awareness If you put customers at the core, believe in purposeful collaboration, and want to build smarter systems—not just manage volume—we’d love to hear from you.

• Financial Accountant, • Multinational, • WokinghamBroster Buchanan are working with a large multinational company to appoint a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Wokingham. Reporting to the Financial Controller you will be responsible for the statutory and management accounting across the region.Key responsibilities include:, • Assist with the preparation of the monthly management and annual accounts, • Prepare the annual statutory accounts and assist with tax compliance, • Maintain a strong control environment and liaise with external and internal auditors, • Assists with ad hoc projects including process and control improvement Requirements, • Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent qualification, • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Good systems and analytical skills, • Excellent attention to detail and a strong team player...

Interim Statutory Accountant - 3 Month Assignment ?? Reading (2 days per week) ?? £350-£400 per day (pending determination, potentially outside IR35) We are supporting a business in Reading with the appointment of an Interim Statutory Accountant for a 3-month project. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting year-end close, statutory reporting, and audit preparation. The Role This is a project-driven assignment where you will take ownership of key financial reporting deliverables. Responsibilities will include: • Preparing statutory accounts from trial balance through to full financial statements, • Drafting supporting notes and disclosures in line with reporting standards, • Leading audit preparation and acting as a key contact for external auditors, • Supporting and completing a variety of balance sheet reconciliations, • Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data throughout the process About You We are looking for a technically strong contractor who can hit the ground running in a ...

We are working with a growing organisation to recruit a Group Financial Accountant into a high-impact role within the central finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their technical expertise and gain exposure to group-level reporting.

Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: Reading (4 days office, 1 day from home)Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 About the Client Our client is a well-established organisation, with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. They are a growing business with a focus on delivering high-quality services to their customers. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. About the Job This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant to join a dynamic finance team in a broad and commercially focused role. You will support key financial processes, contribute to reporting and analysis, and gain exposure to a fast-evolving business environment. Duties will include: • Producing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting cycles, • Preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments, • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances, • Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities, • Creating reporting packs with clear financial insights, • Supporting accounts payable processes and payment activities, • Reviewing supplier accounts and resolving queries where required, • Assisting with payroll data preparation and liaising with external providers, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

We are hiring a Finance Manager to join a growing, fast paced agency in a newly created role supporting both financial performance and wider business operations.This is a hands on and commercially focused position where you will take ownership of financial reporting, controls and day to day finance

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top40 UK Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their Central Reading based team. With a client base covering the South East, Thames Valley & London, the role will involve controlling all Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors, meeting budgets & targets and financial reporting. Key duties include : • Assisting Partners with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements are in compliance with audit standards and internal procedures, • Controlling all audit assignments and liaising with the Client Account Managers as necessary, • Supervising the work of Audit Seniors including on-the-job training, • Performing spot checks on files prior to being passed to Partners, • Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks, • Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Head of Audit, • Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s work against agreed targets, • Preparing and reviewing work papers, along with drafts of financial statements, • Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits, • Identifying areas requiring improvement in client financial processes an...

Location: Wokingham Salary: Up to £24,000 9 Month Fixed Term Contract Do you want to use your tax and accounting knowledge as well as your customer service skills? If so then this could be the perfect role for you My client who is a fast-growing fintech software company based in Wokingham is looking for an Accountancy Customer Support Consultant to join their team. They are looking for candidates who have experience of working in accounting based roles who are looking for a customer service based role. You will have a passion to use knowledge and experience of tax and financial reporting to deliver knowledge based solutions helping customers and will be great at building a rapport with customers. Daily Duties: Provide a high level of excellent 2nd line telephone and email support to our Accountancy Customers Manage daily workflow for a number of the customer support executives who provide 1st line support (both telephone and email) to our customers in your team Act as a Subject Matter Expert for our customer support executives broadening their accounts knowledge and customer service skills

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft. Location: London/Reading - hybrid/mostly remote (2 days/month) Duration: 6 months Pay Range: £195-£220/day Weekly Schedule: 40 hours - Summary: The Sales Enablement & Operations (SE&O) team plays a critical role in turning Microsofts commercial strategy into clear, local execution and measurable results. We drive operational excellence across regions, areas, and subsidiariesconnecting insight with action to accelerate transformation and deliver business impact at scale. Sales Excellence sits at the core of this execution engine. As trusted advisors to sales leadership, we bring discipline, insight, and momentum to priority initiatives, enabling consistent, high-quality outcomes. The UK & Ireland Sales Excellence team works closely with Regional Sales Enablement Leadership, Business & Sales Operations, and Finance to support business performance end to end. Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated, outcome-driven Sales Excellence Specialist to support the Financial Services business. This right person will partner with sales leaders to drive a strong Rhythm of Business, support five-quarter rolling planning, strengthen pipeline health, and embed Microsoft sales methodologies across teams. This person will also collaborate across roles and segments to ensure clarity, focus, and execution excellence. As part of Microsofts AI transformation, you will also help identify and embed AI-driven insights and automation into sales processesenabling more predictive decision-making and greater operational efficiency. Responsibilities: Business Partnership and Support advise and contribute to sales teams/leadership on sales motions/strategies for opportunity management (e.g., up-sell, cross-sell, renewal, recapture). To provide input on operationalising prioritised sales plays, support generating new business and accelerate the closing of existing opportunities. Pipeline Health and Management instill sales process discipline and adherence to standards and excellence in execution, or pipeline health. To adopt and share pipeline hygiene and health best practices within the team. Sales Execution Support a coordinated rhythm of business that aligns segments, solution areas, and roles with key partners for seamless execution and accountability, and equip sales managers to operationalize core sales principles and strategy guiding quarterly activations around pipeline creation and acceleration, by utilising Microsoft sales methodologies and reporting tools. Sales Execution Transformation support the landing of emerging and updated sales strategies, processes, and objectives to drive sustainable growth and improved sales performance and drive efficiencies. Agile Planning - support execution of always on planning activities in partnership with segment, accounts and operational leadership, supporting account planning, with enhanced SEL guidance and enabled motions. Sales Transformation - collaborate with team members to suggest actions to remove sales roadblocks, drive utilisations of investment, increase customer/partner facing time, and enhance seller/partner capability and effectiveness. Requirements: Experience in sales, sales operations/management, account management, program management, business development, marketing, consulting, or a related field. Experience in the cloud or technology space is highly preferred. Excellent MS Excel and data analysis skills are essential with the ability to translate data in to clear, actionable insights. Advanced stakeholder management skills across senior level leadership. Keen ability to think strategically and proactively to drive outcomes. - Equal Employer Opportunity Statement (EEOS): Governed by the Equality Act 2010 - UK As a workplace, we focus on relationships with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist ourteam in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

Logistics Supervisor Location: Reading (Tilehurst) Salary: Up to £33,500 bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday Only Sector: Packaging Distribution Protecting what matters, together Were dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we offer long-term stability alongside a forward-thinking, growth-focused culture. Our fast-paced environment will challenge and stretch you, but it also provides genuine opportunities for development, progression and job satisfaction. We recognise and reward commitment, teamwork and leadership - making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Logistics or Warehouse professional ready to step into, or build on, a supervisory role. The Logistics Supervisor Role As Logistics Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our warehouse and distribution operation at our Reading site. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will lead by example - supporting daily operations while supervising warehouse staff and drivers (including agency workers where required). Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating goods in/out activities, supporting route planning and delivery performance, and ensuring operational standards are consistently met. You will also contribute to improving efficiency, maintaining stock accuracy, and delivering a high standard of customer service. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational involvement with people leadership and is motivated by driving team performance in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring efficient and safe working practices Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to warehouse staff and drivers Assist the Logistics Manager in monitoring performance and addressing team development needs Oversee goods in processes, ensuring deliveries are checked, recorded and stored accurately Coordinate picking, loading and dispatch activities to meet customer delivery schedules Support route planning and delivery optimisation (using systems such as Paragon where applicable) Maintain accurate stock control through regular checks, audits and system updates Ensure all operational paperwork and system records are completed accurately and on time Work closely with Sales and other departments to align delivery expectations and service levels Promote a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulations and company policies Act as a key point of contact for resolving operational and customer service issues What You Will Bring Essential: Minimum 2 years experience within a warehouse or logistics environment Previous team leader or supervisory experience (12 months) Strong understanding of goods in/out processes and stock control Valid Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance essential) Good working knowledge of Health & Safety and manual handling practices Reliable, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic Confident communication skills and ability to lead by example Strong IT skills and ability to work with warehouse/CRM systems Desirable: Experience working cross-functionally with sales, purchasing or logistics teams Knowledge of route planning systems (e.g. Paragon) Additional FLT licences (e.g. Bendi/Pivot Steer) Formal training in team leadership or Health & Safety Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-product environment What You Will Get We provide a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) plus bank holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Contributory pension scheme Free parking at most sites Annual paid volunteering day Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support Employee discount scheme across major retailers Simply Health/Dental Cover or BUPA options (role dependent) Extensive training, development and progression opportunities Long service awards Financial support for eye tests and glasses (DSE users) EE mobile discount scheme Candidate referral scheme (£750 reward) Your Future With Us At Macfarlane Group, we invest in our people and support long-term career development. Whether youre looking to strengthen your leadership experience or progress into a more senior logistics or operations role, we provide structured training and development pathways to support your ambitions. With a strong focus on internal progression, this role offers a genuine opportunity to grow your career within a stable and successful business. How to Apply/Next Steps We are moving quickly to identify suitable candidates and aim to hold interviews locally. Please click ‘apply to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you havent heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. 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Job Title: Billing Representative Location: Reading, United Kingdom (Office-Based) Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract About the Role: Reporting to the Billing Operations Manager, the Billing Representative plays a key role in driving billing excellence within the Order-to-Cash function. This position focuses on enabling efficient payments across multiple third-party portals (such as Ariba, Tungsten, Coupa, and others), while ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience. You’ll bring strong billing expertise, process improvement skills, and stakeholder management capabilities to support internal teams and customers. This role also contributes to automation initiatives and plays an active part in improving billing systems and processes. Key Responsibilities: • Manage customer requests related to billing portals, including vendor onboarding, information requests, and portal trading relationships, • Refine and document end-to-end processes, identifying efficiencies and partnering with IT on system improvements, • Drive process automation initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Deal Desk, Finance, GIS) to ensure accurate and timely billing records, • Handle portal-related escalations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, • Partner with Sales and Collections to resolve billing issues and support account reconciliations, • Manage customer inquiries related to billing processes, controls, and policies, • Ensure adherence to internal invoicing controls and policies, • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on billing processes, including support for integrations and projects, • Provide backup support to the Billing Operations Manager and handle complex billing scenarios What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a software billing or Order-to-Cash environment (high-tech or software industry preferred), • Strong experience working with third-party billing portals such as Ariba, Tungsten, Coupa, Taulia, • Advanced reporting and analytical skills (Excel, Macros, Power BI, databases), • Deep understanding of invoicing, collections, and billing best practices, • Ability to interpret contracts and understand their impact on billing and cash collection timelines, • Strong problem-solving mindset with a customer-first approach, • Experience working across multiple business lines (e.g., Professional Services, Cloud, Software Licensing), • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership, • Proven ability to mentor, train, and support team members, • Strong ownership mentality with the ability to work independently on complex tasks, • High attention to detail and ability to meet tight financial deadlines This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex billing processes in a fast-paced, global environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, influence process improvements, and play a key role in delivering operational excellence over the course of this 12-month contract.

A FTSE listed business operating a high-profile and highly complex group, is seeking a technically strong Head of Group Financial Reporting to lead the group reporting function. The role offers significant visibility, responsibility and the opportunity to shape best‑in‑class group reporting in a

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Reading is looking for an experienced accounting professional to manage client portfolios and supervise junior staff.

As the Senior Management Accountant - Housing, you will play a key role within the Housing service, supporting the management of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and delivering high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business partnering. We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially

This part-time role (20 hours/week) offers a hybrid work model with flexibility. Sanderson in Reading is looking for a Finance Manager to support both financial performance and business operations. You'll be responsible for financial reporting, controls, and overseeing day-to-day finance activities

We are recruiting for a Corporate Tax Manager to join a prestigious accountancy practice at its Reading office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that is continuing to enjoy growth within its Tax Team and the role can offer potential progression within the firm. You may currently be an Assistant Manager ready for the next step, or a Manager looking for a position with a growing firm that can offer career progression and professional advancement. This progressive firm will offer the Corporate Tax Manager, a competitive salary and good benefits package, and the chance to thrive in a friendly, supportive working environment. As Corporate Tax Manager, reporting to Tax Partners, your responsibilities will include: Working closely with Partners, leading to deliver UK and cross-border project-based work tax advisory projects Working on a portfolio of existing clients, ranging from owner-managed companies to listed groups across a variety of industry sectors overseeing compliance work on larger or more complex clients Coaching and supporting team members, providing on-the-job training for developing colleagues, and acting as a positive role model for the team Developing relationships with clients and contacts Act with the firms best interests in mind and with integrity in all dealings with colleagues and clients Identifying business development opportunities to take additional services offered by the firm to clients and contacts Demonstrate understanding of the different types of risk consider and manage risk in all interactions with clients Provide a solution-based approach to problem solving on client assignments identifying areas requiring improvement in the clients business processes where appropriate Taking primary responsibility for financial performance on your client and project work Providing and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback and continually developing skills and knowledge of yourself and the team We welcome applications from those with the following attributes: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification Significant corporate tax and accounting experience on a range of advisory and compliance projects gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Solid understanding of UK corporate tax rules, as well as a good grasp of UKGAAP and its application to tax accounting Keen to provide excellent client service Good general IT skills Excellent communication skills Submit your CV for this Corporate Tax Manager role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) Qualified accountant – recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Essential: Active SC Clearance or eligible/willing to be put through SC. SC would need to be in place prior to starting. Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance 5–10 years’ experience (Proven individual) Qualified accountant – recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Has worked on a programme/programmes Desirable: Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and implementation of process improvement activities and other innovation activities. Supporting and/or developing CFO policy and procedures as required. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Leadership accountabilities – Mid Level leader level. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Manage provision of financial information on a timely basis. Ensure analysis and interpretation of financial information is provided by team as required. Establishing, monitoring and reporting of compliance with financial processes. Ensuring integrity of financial information provided by team. Develop and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships. Training and development of Finance Manager and Finance Analysts. Coordination and planning of team deliverables. Leading by example to create a high performing team. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Make an Impact at RSM UK As one of the world's largest networks of Audit, Tax and Consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help businesses thrive. We are fast-growing with big ambitions. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then this is the place for you. Our Consulting business brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver six core solutions: Business Transformation, Forensic, Deal Services, Restructuring, Finance Function Support and Risk and Governance. With a bold and ambitious strategy for the next phase, Consulting is investing in its own digital and technology platforms to enable innovation, automation and scalable delivery across our services. As part of this, we are establishing a Consulting‑owned and managed Azure environment, operating within firm‑wide guardrails but designed specifically to meet Consulting’s delivery, innovation and regulatory needs. This role will play a critical technical and leadership role in designing, building and governing that environment. Reporting into Consulting Platforms lead, the Consulting Azure Engineer and Architect will work closely with Consulting Digital leadership, delivery teams and internal IT (National Technology (NT)) Cloud Core and Security teams. The role combines architecture, engineering and platform ownership, and requires someone equally comfortable shaping strategy, defining standards, and rolling up their sleeves to implement solutions You’ll make an impact by: • Azure Platform Ownership & Architecture – Own and design Consulting’s Azure platform, defining target architecture, environments, shared services and reusable components that enable secure, scalable and innovative delivery., • Governance & Design Authority – Act as the Azure design authority for Consulting, defining standards, patterns and guardrails in alignment with firm‑wide policies, and ensuring compliant, proportionate platform use., • Security, Risk & Compliance by Design – Embed security‑by‑design principles across the platform, working closely with Security, Risk and Privacy teams to meet regulatory, legal and InfoSec requirements., • FinOps & Operational Excellence – Lead cost management and FinOps practices, and define operational processes covering provisioning, monitoring, resilience, disaster recovery and continuous platform improvement., • Hands‑on Engineering & Enablement – Build and configure core Azure platform components, support team onboarding, and act as a technical mentor and escalation point for Azure across Consulting. What we are looking for: You will be a technically strong, pragmatic and collaborative Azure specialist who combines systems thinking with a delivery mindset. We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: • Significant hands‑on experience designing and operating Azure environments in a regulated or enterprise context., • Strong understanding of Azure core services, including:, • Identity (Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities), • Networking (VNets, private endpoints, firewalls, connectivity patterns), • Security services and monitoring, • Azure governance (Policy, Blueprints / equivalents), • Experience defining platform‑level architectures, not just individual workloads., • Practical experience implementing infrastructure using automation and infrastructure‑as‑code., • Strong understanding of cloud operating models, including environment management, governance and FinOps, • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, including the ability to challenge constructively. What we can offer you: We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. • Hybrid and Flexible working, • 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days), • Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP, • Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

Internal Audit Senior Consultant As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Make an Impact at RSM UK Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue. At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. The International Assurance Services team are looking for a Senior Consultant with specific experience of internal audit, to join the team working on a range of clients including UK and international governments, donors, public sector bodies, charities and INGOs. You’ll make an impact by: • Being a team player, by have a ‘can do’ attitude and being able to understand that the best solutions come from collaboration, exchanges of ideas and resilience., • Successfully conducting assignments internationally, whilst being prepared to work away from home occasionally (approx. 10% of the time)., • Working with our public-sector and not for profit clients both in the UK and overseas. Our work is diverse, so you need to be adaptable, proactive and a self-starter. You could be seconded to a UK government department auditing major change programmes or auditing beneficiary data on a cash transfer programme for both economically challenged countries/states or economically strong nations. What we are looking for: Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: • IIA/ACA qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CMIIA etc.), • Fluent and able to conduct assignments in a second language preferably French., • Eligible to undergo UK Government security clearance., • Robust, post qualification experience., • Level 7 education, ideally a masters degree., • Experience of internal audit is essential in the UN or central government / public sector., • Experience of fraud / procurement / donor grants / financial systems., • Experience working in/with the international not-for-profit sectors., • Able to undertake overseas travel (around 2-3 trips a year)., • Experience of institutional grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting. What we can offer you: We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. • Hybrid and flexible working., • 26 Days Annual Leave (with the option of purchasing additional days)., • Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP., • Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team

This is a Financial Business Partnering role within the Operations Finance team and reports to the Head of Finance for Water. The role will be a business partner to the members of the Water Senior Leadership team and is responsible for performance reporting, forecasting and analysis. The key purpose of the role is to drive optimal performance at the best value for money across both Opex and Capex investments. The role covers operations functions primarily supporting the delivery of our leakage activities, as well as working closely with colleagues across the Water finance team. In terms of cost stacks, the role will work across the whole P&L, including revenue, employee, power, materials, third party, and capex costs and thus needs to become familiar with activity drivers of value. What you’ll be doing as a Finance Business Partner Ensure that you are sharing and understanding key insights across the financial landscape so that there is one clear understanding of financial performance Lead and assist in setting a business plan that achieves all operational and financial objectives Prepare and upload budgets and forecasts for operational expenditure, measuring and understanding performance against these metrics Identify, monitor and support the business to mitigate key risks and opportunities Support any Investment Committee Papers regarding Budget and Actual Cost analysis and approvals, and agreeing, tracking and driving business improvement initiatives Track and monitor business improvement initiatives for your area (for example, efficiencies and transformation initiatives), providing robust assurance of claimed benefits Own the modelling for relevant business area activities and fulfil the role as SME in this space Input as required to any other key business requirements (e.g. regulatory returns, analytical reviews) Ensure that key business models are maintained for your business unit that support financial planning and analysis (e.g. supporting activity-based costing, “find and fix” analysis, event reporting, etc.). Support the business in developing new models as appropriate, ensuring these are robust and aid decision-makingBase Location: Hybrid – Reading Working Pattern or hours: 36 hours This is a fixed-term contract/ Secondment 13- 18 months What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Qualified accountant or QBE Business partnering, Management Accounting, Project / Capital accounting experience Not afraid to challenge and influence decision-making, as well as building strong relationships Planning and Organisational skills to work effectively Analytical skills Presentation skills Microsoft products including Excel Information system skills such as HFMAdditional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Experience in a large/complex organisation Experience working with Power BI, SAC and SAPWhat’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assuranceFind out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Bookkeeper / Finance Manager Location: Reading / Berkshire Salary: £20,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent About Us We are a well-established and growing business looking to appoint a reliable and hands-on Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping things organised, and being a key part of a busy business. The Role You will be responsible for managing the finance administration of the business, ensuring records are accurate, suppliers are paid on time, cashflow is monitored, and reporting is produced efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a broad finance role with autonomy and long-term stability. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records Purchase ledger and supplier payments Sales ledger / invoicing Credit control / debt collection Bank reconciliations VAT returns Payroll administration Producing monthly management accounts Cashflow monitoring General finance administration Supporting the wider business with ad hoc administration where required Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a bookkeeping / finance manager / accounts role Strong understanding of transactional finance processes Experience producing management accounts Confident with purchase ledger, credit control and reconciliations Good IT skills including Excel and finance systems Highly organised with strong attention to detail Reliable, proactive and able to work independently Desirable AAT qualified / studying SME business experience Payroll experience Package Salary depending on experience Pension Holiday entitlement Stable long-term opportunity Friendly working environment

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering first‑class financial regulatory reporting, taking ownership of our Annual Performance Report (APR), monthly regulatory submissions, and ad‑hoc regulatory requests. Working at the heart of the business, you’ll lead segmental analysis and reporting across the entire organisation, ensuring insight, accuracy, and impact. This role goes beyond reporting. You’ll project manage critical month‑end and year‑end deliverables, continually refine and improve reporting processes, optimise how we use our financial systems, and act as a trusted expert—providing clear, confident advice to stakeholders across the business. This is an especially exciting time to join. We’re embarking on an unprecedented £20 billion investment programme (AMP8) over the next five years, transforming our infrastructure, improving environmental performance, and delivering better outcomes for our customers and communities. It’s a demanding and rewarding role in a large, complex organisation—ideal for someone who thrives on challenge. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, gain deep exposure to all our service lines, and make a tangible contribution to shaping the future of the business. What you will be doing as a Group Financial Accountant Leading and project managing the delivery of the financial sections and associated documentation for our Annual Performance Report Main lead for external audit deliverables and queries Central support for monthly regulatory reporting Central support for quarterly reporting on Return of Regulatory Equity (RORE) Developing best practice processes and procedures around our external regulatory reporting, including using a range of financial tools, including SAP, HFM and SAC Building up an expert knowledge of our business units and their financial performance Becoming an expert in and advising stakeholders on financial reporting requirements set by our regulator, Ofwat, as set under Regulatory Accounting Guidelines (RAG’s) Providing training and guidance to the supporting Finance teams Supporting projects to support the wider Finance team Key contact for Ofwat and External Audit queries Location - Hybrid, Reading What you should bring to the role Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), ideally trained within a Top 10 audit firm Strong ability to quickly learn and build expertise in the water sector Adaptable, with a change‑focused mindset Confident working across multiple financial systems Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proven experience working collaboratively to deliver results under tight deadlines Experience with SAP, SAC and HFM systems is desirableWhat’s in it for you? Competitive salary of £61000- £67000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Quantity Surveyor – RC Frame and Groundwork Wokingham £60,000 - £80,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits About the Company Our client is a leading UK-based construction company specialising in reinforced concrete frames and groundworks with a turnover of over £30 million. Our client's expertise spans a wide range of Industrial, commercial and residential projects, from large-scale developments to complex projects. Project values vary from £1m - £10m. About the Role The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of construction Key responsibilities include: • Managing valuations, variations, cost control, and payments., • Working closely with project teams and clients to ensure profitability., • Maintaining and developing strong relationships with bulk house builders., • Producing accurate financial reporting to support senior management., • Playing a key role in the delivery of multiple new projects starting shortly. Requirements • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, • Experience working with Civil Engineering, Groundworks or Infrastructure, • Strong commercial and JCT contractual knowledge., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills., • Degree in Quantity Surveying Benefits & Rewards Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience) • Car allowance., • Company pension and benefits package., • Additional benefits can be discussed at interview stage Apply online or contact Bradley at Cityscape Recruitment for more information